This biannual learning unit is being organized in 2025-2026
Teacher(s)
Language
French
Prerequisites
Prerequisite: none. This course is obligatory for students in musicology.
Main themes
Introduction to basic problematics (time-space/ visual-acoustic).
Examination of the relations between music and visual arts in western countries.
Comparison of the role of music and other arts in European cultural life.
Introduction to musical iconography.
Examination of the relations between music and visual arts in western countries.
Comparison of the role of music and other arts in European cultural life.
Introduction to musical iconography.
Learning outcomes
At the end of this learning unit, the student is able to : | |
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This course presents interactions between visual arts and music, in their societal and cultural anchorage. At the end of the course, students will be capable of critical apprehension of the relations between art and music, their reciprocal influences and exchanges, their common or divergent questionings. Additionaly, the course offers also elements of musical iconography. |
Content
Introduction to basic issues (space-time/visual-audio).
Study of the relationship between music and the visual arts in the West.
Comparison of the role of music and other arts in European cultural life.
Introduction to musical iconography.
Study of the relationship between music and the visual arts in the West.
Comparison of the role of music and other arts in European cultural life.
Introduction to musical iconography.
Evaluation methods
The students are evaluated on the basis of their work in the seminar and an exam at the end of the year.
Other information
Support: summary of the course and pedagogical material available in ppt files on moodle
Bibliography
Lectures obligatoires ou conseillées : liste sur moodle
Faculty or entity
Programmes / formations proposant cette unité d'enseignement (UE)
Title of the programme
Sigle
Credits
Prerequisites
Learning outcomes
Master [120] in History of Art and Archaeology: Musicology
Advanced Master in Visual Cultures
Master [120] in History of Art and Archaeology : General
Master [60] in History of Art and Archaeology: Musicology
Certificat universitaire en musicologie (approfondissement)
Master [120] of Education, Section 4 : History of Art and Archaeology